How Comoros compares across key indices
Cost of Living
56 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
75/100
Healthcare
44/100
Quality of Life
101/200
How far your money goes in Comoros
Cost of Living
56
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
42
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
56
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
58
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Comoros - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
75/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Comoros has 3 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,099 in Moutsamoudou to $1,269 in Moroni. Moutsamoudou leads on safety, scoring 79/100. Moutsamoudou ranks highest for quality of life at 106/200.
Moutsamoudou
$1,099/mo
Moutsamoudou
79/100
Moutsamoudou
106/200
Moroni
46/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroni | $1,269 | 76/100 | 104/200 | 46/100 | 20 |
| Moutsamoudou | $1,099 | 79/100 | 106/200 | 40/100 | 16 |
| Fomboni | $1,099 | 79/100 | 106/200 | 40/100 | 16 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Comoros
Pollution Index
24/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
11.9ug/m3
Good
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Comoros, answered with data
Comoros has a cost of living index of 56 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,269 in Moroni.
Comoros has a safety index of 75/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Moroni scores highest on safety at 76/100.
Moroni ranks highest for quality of life in Comoros, scoring 104/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,269/mo for a single person.
Comoros scores 44/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Comoros's cost of living is roughly 44% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 58% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Comoros has a pollution index of 24/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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